Cost of living
Mmabatho compared to Northern Cape
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Overview comparison
MmabathoNorthern Cape
Consumer prices in Northern Cape are roughly 12% higher than in Mmabatho.
Cost of living
| Item | Mmabatho | Northern Cape |
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| Total with rent one person | 714 | 832 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,795 | 2,093 |
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| Without rent one person | 308 | 408 |
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| Without rent one family | 957 | 1,253 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 504.55 | 519.88 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 871.53 | 827.85 |
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| Food person | 292 | 297 |
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| Food family | 746 | 821 |
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| Transport person | 39.76 | 129.95 |
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| Transport family | 99.78 | 334.75 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.8 years | 83.68 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mmabatho | Northern Cape |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.07 | 7.66 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.63 | 36.41 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.87 | 3.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 | 2.29 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.54 | 1.79 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1 | 1.05 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mmabatho | Northern Cape |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 372.02 | 606.12 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 282.6 | 359.88 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 637.69 | 929.54 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 768.54 | 551.19 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 58.63 | 74.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 107.45 | 119.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 38.25 | 38.4 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mmabatho | Northern Cape |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.14 | 13.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 816 | 1,133 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 775 | 787 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.27 | 1.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 44.81% | 46.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.18 | 8.37 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.51 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mmabatho | Northern Cape |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 1.08 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.07 | 1.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.91 | 2.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.96 | 8.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.2 | 4.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.75 | 6.94 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.65 | 1.56 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | Mmabatho | Northern Cape |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.01 | 36.89 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.52 | 6.27 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.57 | 29.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.27 | 6.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.29 | 50.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.74 | 80.84 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 179.06 | 202.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,336 | 5,717 |
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